Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing internal opposition from far-right members of his government as he backs away from the US-backed plan to end the war on Gaza. Netanyahu is attempting to keep anti-peace far-right ministers onside while navigating conflicting views within his coalition government.
Despite Israeli war cabinet discussions on a ceasefire proposal, Netanyahu made it clear that a permanent end to the war on Gaza would be unacceptable without achieving all of Israel’s objectives. Internal divisions within the government have emerged, with far-right ministers threatening to resign if a peace deal is accepted.
Netanyahu is in a complex position, caught between maintaining his far-right coalition and meeting US expectations for accepting peace with Hamas. While Hamas has reacted positively to the proposed deal, Netanyahu faces pressure from both internal and external forces to find a resolution.
As the situation unfolds, Netanyahu must balance the demands of his coalition with the expectations of the US and other peace mediators. The future of the ceasefire proposal remains uncertain as Netanyahu works to navigate the competing interests within his government.